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Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
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Is Zim Diamond Industry Politically Sensitive?
Harare: The British Embassy in Harare said while Zimbabwe has offered a “favourable” investment climate, investors interested in the country’s diamonds should know that the industry is “politically sensitive”. It said in its June report that British investors should consult the embassy in Harare for advice if they are interested in the local diamond industry. “The diamond sector is particularly
De Beers Unveils Winners of Shining Light Awards
Johannesburg: The winners of the 18th Shining Light Awards were announced last night in a spectacular grand finale held in the Circa Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa. The prestigious jewellery design competition, sponsored by The De Beers Group of Companies, showcases young talent from Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. The competition is open to current students, as well as those
Mining Companies Discuss SNZ issues with India
Mumbai: A senior official of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Mr. Siddharth, DG, DGS&D held a meeting with delegations from De Beers, Rio Tinto and Dominion Diamond in the presence of representatives of the GJEPC and BDB on July 6, 2015 to discuss certain issues pertaining to taxation, procedures and other matters related to the Special Notified Zone for
Zimbabwe Q1 Diamond Output Plummets
Harare: Zimbabwe’s diamond output dropped 36 percent to 419 788 carats in the first quarter of the year from 660 000, a year earlier. The Herald newspaper reports that weak production was expected to continue in the “short term” as alluvial diamonds in Marange were “fast depleting”. Zimbabwe sold rough diamonds worth $75,92 million in the five months to May
India’s Largest Platinum Experience Zone at Kalamandir Jewellers, Vadodara
Vadodara: Kalamandir Jewellers has unveiled India’s largest Platinum Experience Zone at its new flagship store in Vadodara, creating a dedicated destination for consumers to explore platinum jewellery across designs, occasions andprice points. The launch strengthens the visibility of platinum jewellery in Gujarat and complements Platinum Guild International’s (PGI) ongoing efforts to build awareness and appreciation for the metal through consumer education, design innovation
JGW Hong Kong Begins from 14th September
HONG KONG: Next month, the global jewellery industry has only one destination: Hong Kong. Organised by Informa Markets, JGW September (Jewellery & Gem World September) brings together 3,000+ exhibitors from 40+ countries and regions, all showcasing the collections that will define retail displays worldwide. This is the trade’s ultimate B2B sourcing destination: Six specialised buying experiences where attendees move beyond
GSI Issues India’s First Pigeon Blood Reports
Jaipur: Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the world’s largest gemological organizations, has begun issuing colored stone reports carrying recognized color trade names — Pigeon Blood for ruby, Royal Blue and Padparadscha for sapphire — in Jaipur and Mumbai. It is the first time such reports have been issued in India. The designations are granted only to untreated stones. Heated, diffused or otherwise enhanced material is
Sky Gold Enters MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd, one of India’s fast-growing jewellery manufacturers, has been added to the MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index, as part of the latest index review announced by MSCI. The inclusion marks an important milestone for Sky Gold, reflecting the company’s growing presence and relevance within India’s listed small-cap universe. A key development during the current quarter
